In this article we will explore the intriguing world of Wenxi County, which has captured the interest of numerous researchers, experts and enthusiasts in recent years. From its origins to its impact on contemporary society, Wenxi County has played a significant role in a wide range of fields, from science and technology to popular culture and politics. Throughout these pages, we will examine the many facets of Wenxi County, as well as its implications and perspectives for the future. Prepare to embark on a gripping and eye-opening journey that will challenge your understanding of Wenxi County and lead you to contemplate its importance in today's world. .
Wenxi County
闻喜县 Wensi | |
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Coordinates: 35°23′24″N 111°18′27″E / 35.39000°N 111.30750°E | |
Country | People's Republic of China |
Province | Shanxi |
Prefecture-level city | Yuncheng |
Population (2020) | 355,269 |
Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Website | www |
Wenxi County (simplified Chinese: 闻喜县; traditional Chinese: 聞喜縣; pinyin: Wénxǐ Xiàn) is a county in southern Shanxi province, China. It is under the administration of the prefecture level city of Yuncheng. As of 2020 it had a population of roughly 350,000.
The name Wenxi, which means "hearing the glad news", was used as the county name in 111 BC when Emperor Wu of Han, who on his royal progress at this place, heard Han's decisive victory in the Han–Nanyue War.
Climate data for Wenxi, elevation 468 m (1,535 ft), (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1981–2010) | |||||||||||||
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Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
Record high °C (°F) | 16.6 (61.9) |
23.3 (73.9) |
28.3 (82.9) |
35.0 (95.0) |
38.0 (100.4) |
39.9 (103.8) |
40.9 (105.6) |
38.7 (101.7) |
38.0 (100.4) |
32.4 (90.3) |
26.5 (79.7) |
16.5 (61.7) |
40.9 (105.6) |
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 5.0 (41.0) |
9.5 (49.1) |
15.7 (60.3) |
22.1 (71.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
31.5 (88.7) |
32.3 (90.1) |
30.5 (86.9) |
25.9 (78.6) |
19.9 (67.8) |
12.7 (54.9) |
6.3 (43.3) |
19.9 (67.8) |
Daily mean °C (°F) | −1.7 (28.9) |
2.5 (36.5) |
8.5 (47.3) |
14.8 (58.6) |
19.8 (67.6) |
24.8 (76.6) |
26.6 (79.9) |
24.8 (76.6) |
19.7 (67.5) |
13.2 (55.8) |
5.8 (42.4) |
−0.4 (31.3) |
13.2 (55.7) |
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −6.7 (19.9) |
−2.8 (27.0) |
2.4 (36.3) |
7.9 (46.2) |
12.7 (54.9) |
18.1 (64.6) |
21.5 (70.7) |
20.1 (68.2) |
14.9 (58.8) |
8.1 (46.6) |
0.7 (33.3) |
−5.4 (22.3) |
7.6 (45.7) |
Record low °C (°F) | −17.1 (1.2) |
−18.7 (−1.7) |
−11.5 (11.3) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
−0.2 (31.6) |
8.3 (46.9) |
14.2 (57.6) |
11.5 (52.7) |
1.9 (35.4) |
−6.3 (20.7) |
−12.9 (8.8) |
−19.4 (−2.9) |
−19.4 (−2.9) |
Average precipitation mm (inches) | 4.4 (0.17) |
8.0 (0.31) |
13.8 (0.54) |
32.6 (1.28) |
48.8 (1.92) |
57.4 (2.26) |
86.2 (3.39) |
86.5 (3.41) |
71.6 (2.82) |
46.5 (1.83) |
19.8 (0.78) |
3.5 (0.14) |
479.1 (18.85) |
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.1 mm) | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 6.2 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 9.3 | 9.1 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 5.1 | 2.2 | 74.7 |
Average snowy days | 3.9 | 3.0 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 12 |
Average relative humidity (%) | 59 | 57 | 55 | 59 | 61 | 60 | 70 | 75 | 76 | 74 | 70 | 62 | 65 |
Mean monthly sunshine hours | 147.1 | 151.7 | 188.0 | 219.7 | 238.9 | 226.5 | 224.9 | 201.0 | 161.3 | 157.6 | 146.7 | 149.6 | 2,213 |
Percent possible sunshine | 47 | 49 | 50 | 56 | 55 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 44 | 46 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
Source: China Meteorological Administration |
In June 2022, archaeologists announced a discovery of a 2.8 cm long 5.200 years old stone carving chrysalis in a semi-crypt house at the Shangguo Site in Wenxi County in the city of Yuncheng. Archaeologists made suppositions that this house may have belonged to the Yangshao Culture period, based on the unearthed pottery pieces. According to archaeologist Tian Jianwen, discovery of stone carving chrysalises provided significant information for the study of the silkworm culture in China.